The communal spirit of 17th-century London coffeehouses meets the theatricality of Japanese Noh theatre in this minimalist dessert studio on Seah Street.

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Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Mezza9 has long been a standardbearer for champagne brunch and it continues to do so with Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne served by the bottle – or so it promises. During our visit, we don’t find our champagne bucket sitting tableside, but it doesn’t bother us as our glasses are vigilantly refilled. Our waiter, it seems, has made it his personal mission to ensure that no one leaves thirsty. Not once do we see the bottom of our vessel.

Japan delicacies such as Kurobuta pork Shabu-shabu, Red Wagyu Donburi, Take Torisashii and Karashi Renkon

Restaurants are climbing on board with more inclusive chef’s table experiences for diners.

Despite a dingy facade and racy associations, Orchard Road’s Cuppage Plaza hides a Japanese gastronomic haven.

There has to be a reason for Andre Chiang’s longevity in our dining scene, from the time he carved out his memorable creations at Jaan to his current full-fledged restaurant at Bukit Pasoh.

Seafood lovers who also love getting away from the city may wish to check out Smith Marine, a modern kelong-style restaurant located off the coast of Pulau Ubin